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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 348.68 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 348.68 and 140.64 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 348.68 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/348.68 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 348.68 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 49,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,035.91/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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